“What an honor to be recognized and celebrated across such a diverse range of categories and in such an important week for our industry. Alongside our traveler-centric strategy, these awards reflect the dedication, creativity, and passion of our global teams, and I extend my heartfelt appreciation to our people today.” said Xavier Rossinyol, CEO of Avolta. “We continue to strive for excellence, delivering innovative solutions and look forward to continuing to push boundaries and creating exceptional experiences for travelers worldwide.”

At the renowned BW Confidential Beauty Awards, Avolta proudly took home the title of Beauty Retailer of the Year, recognizing the company’s exceptional work in delivering an unparalleled beauty shopping experience for travelers worldwide. In the words of Oonagh Phillips, BW Confidential Editor in Chief, “Avolta was chosen for the Award for the remarkable journey it has been on over the past five years, as well as for its resilience, its audacity, its vision and its new and creative approach to retailing today.”

In another significant victory, Avolta was named Global Travel Retail Operator ESG Champion at the Global Drinks Intel - ESG Awards 2024, celebrating the company’s leadership in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices within the global travel retail space. 

Avolta’s unwavering dedication to corporate responsibility and excellence was further highlighted at the Frontier Awards. Regarded as the ‘Oscars of the travel retail industry’, these awards celebrate the best in creativity, dedication, and leadership across the sector:

• People & Planet Award for Sustainability - Winner: Avolta was honored for its impactful partnership between World Duty Free and One Water, which aims to provide communities access to clean water and has already changed the lives of millions. Duncan Goose, Founder of One Water and The One Foundation said: “It was such an honor…To be nominated alongside many famous and iconic global brands was recognition enough, but to actually win the award was unexpected and very humbling.  It recognizes the exceptional work of all those at Avolta and World Duty Free who believe in what we are trying to do to help those that live without access to clean water and my hope is that this award will bring attention not only to the team of people who make this all possible within Avolta, but the wider issue itself. It’s an incredible honor to be part of this journey that has already changed 5 million people’s lives.”
• Team of the Year: Dufry Maroc Earthquake Action – Winner: Avolta’s rapid response and community-focused initiatives in the wake of Morocco’s life changing earthquake last year were recognized as exemplary. 
• Diversity & Inclusion Champion – Highly Commended: Avolta’s collaboration with PizzAut, an inspiring initiative championing inclusivity and opportunities for individuals with autism, was acknowledged for its extraordinary impact in driving diversity and inclusion within the workplace and beyond.
• Best New Duty Free Shop Opening – Highly Commended: Bengaluru Duty Free at Bangalore International Airport was recognized for its innovative design and customer experience.

Additionally, Avolta was recognized by TR Business’ Global Travel Retail Awards as a Finalist for Best Charity Initiative 2024, for its collaboration with Pernod Ricard TR Americas on the Jameson Community Project, which supports local communities through meaningful, charitable contributions.

These accolades underscore Avolta’s position as an industry leader, dedicated to pioneering advancements in travel retail, sustainability, and customer engagement. For more information about Avolta’s award-winning initiatives, visit https://www.avoltaworld.com/en/media/our-awards.